Tell Tale 10p Mar 16 color - Peconic Bay Power Squadron

Peconic Bay Power Squadrons, Inc.
— Chartered August 12, 1939 —
A Unit of the United States Power Squadron
Calendar of Events 2016
1 March - 1900
9 April – 1300
ABC Class
Seminar: Using GPS
Bridgehampton
West Marine, Riverhead
10 March – 1900
17 April 1500
ExComm. Mtg
PBPS 77th Change of Watch and
Flanders Community Center
Dinner (see p11)
SeaStar Ballrom @ Atlantis,
10-13 March
Riverhead
Nassau Boat Show
Grumman Studios, Bethpage
12 May – 1900
ExComm. Mtg.
12 March-1300
Flanders Community Center
Seminar : How To Use A Chart
West Marine, Riverhead
19 May – 1900
General Meeting
12 March
Venue TBD
D/3 Spring Conference and Change
of Watch
21 May – 1000-1400
Melville Marriott
Life Jacket Day
Strong’s Bay Marina
3 April – 1500
D/3 Memorial Service
21-27 May
Port Washington
Safe Boating Week
4 June – 1900
D/3 Ducks Game Event
Bethpage Park, Central Islip
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Executive Committee
2015-2016
Commander
Robert T. SanAngelo, SN
Sag Harbor
631-725-5797
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Lieutenant Commanders
Executive Officer
George Kay, P
East Quogue
516-509-7860
[email protected]
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policy or position unless so
designated
We encourage squadron members to
contribute to this publication. All
articles must be received by the 18th
of each month to be considerd for
publication in the following month’s
issue.
Administrative Officer
Richard Cuciti, SN
Water Mill
631-537-2496
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Educational Officer
Debra Tennyson-Feinstein, JN
East Quogue
631-653-5300
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Treasurer
John Martinelli
Middle Island
631-924-7390
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Secretary
Helen Horton, P
631-779-3236
Aquebogue [email protected]
Members at Large
P/C Patricia Blanchard, N
James C. Patton, P
P/Lt/C Virginia Gilmore, S
Michael A. Remski, JN
Stf/C Glen Sherman, P
J/P/C Diane Sherman, P
1st/Lt Vincent A. Mauceri, AP
Kevin McCarthy
Robert Smith, P
Publication Committee
Editor
Gary P. Joyce, S
Aquebogue
631-722-9480
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Webmaster
Stf/C Glen Sherman, P
Riverhead
631-877-2628
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For Sale
GE chest freezer with bins. 5.0 cu. ft. Excellent condition.
$75. Call Jinny Gilmore at 631-288-5622.
Puffin 10’6” Dinghy #42. In excellent
condition. Features: for sailing, rowing or
outboard motor - fully enclosed flotation
cells at fore and aft to prevent sinking.
New: hull gelcoat, bow clamp, rigging and
bottom paint. Refinished: all bright work rudder, dagger board, thwart seat and
other wood pieces. Trailer: Venture model
# VB-700 (used twice). Equipment:
dacron sail #42, 2 new spruce oars with
new bronze oar locks & new oar leather
chafe guards, extending boat hook, anchor
and rode, 2 boat cushions (USCG
throwable type), 1 vinyl boat fender, fore & aft vinyl mast
crutches for travel and fitted winter cover. Contact: Vincent
Mauceri, 631-725-3679 (eves.). Sag Harbor.
Pop-up Cleats. Two six inch cleats,
Accon stainless steel. Complete with
backing plates, hardware, etc., in very
good condition. $70 for both. Call Gary
Joyce at 631-722-9480 or e-mail:
[email protected].
Commander’s Report
Hi again from sunny, but not so warm so far this
year, southern Florida. Sorry that I missed some of
our Peconic Bay meetings, but it was great to be able
to attend the National Convention in Orlando. The
meeting held at the beautiful Rosen Centre Hotel
was well attended with nearly 700 Power Squadron
members from all over the US and Canada, as well.
It was a pleasure to meet and talk with interesting
Power Squadron members from other states. I especially enjoyed
chatting with a gentleman from Michigan who described some of
his boating experiences cruising in all the Great Lakes. I also met a
member from another Long Island squadron who is an avid
fisherman and we plan to meet up and do some catching this
summer.
The National meeting was extremely well planned and
organized. There were several guest speakers who were interesting
and knowledgeable of topics pertaining to boating safety, education
and environmental issues. Awards were given to many dedicated
members who have contributed their ideas, time, and energy
helping USPS achieve its goals.
The National Change of Watch completed the meeting agenda
and Chief Commander Robert Baldridge, SN, stepped down from
office after a very successful year leading our National bridge. Our
new Chief Commander, Louie Ojeda, SN, has impeccable credentials
and has been involved in all areas of USPS from Squadron to
District, to National over the past 27 years. The USPS is still in good
hands.
We concluded our stay at the Rosen Centre attending the annual
dinner dance where we had fine food and had an enjoyably time as
we always do at Power Squadron get-togethers.
Cmdr. Robert SanAngelo, SN
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Debby
teaching the
Tides &
Currents
Seminar at
West Marine.
Executive Officer’s Report
Since my last column, I am both glad and sad to
report that my wife and I have experienced
some hard times and some enjoyable ones. We
are now in our home in Stuart, Florida, and our
boat was delivered to its slip with little
difficulty. We arrived in Florida with some
medical issues; which have highlighted our southern stay. While
addressing these problems we have tried to maintain a so-called
normal lifestyle. We have attended some local Power Squadron
activities as well as attending the National Convention in Orlando.
On a happier note I cannot say enough regarding how much we
enjoyed the National. The organization of this event was fantastic.
Over 600 people attended and were provided with great
workshops, delicious meals and interesting new Power Squadron
friends. Each day, I continue to be more and more impressed with
this organization. Since this was our first national convention, we
were invited to attend a first timers cocktail party, very nice! Our
District 3 was well represented and we enjoyed socializing with
members of the other District 3 squadrons.
Hopefully by the time we return to Long Island, our health
problems will be behind us. I am looking forward to the April
squadron Change of Watch get-together at the aquarium in
Riverhead. Hopefully this event will be followed by some exciting
Peconic Bay Power Squadron social and educational activities. Due
to our situation here in Florida, I have to apologize for not
including a continuation of traveling the Intracoastal Waterway. I
will resume that narrative when things stabilize and I return to
Long Island.
Hopefully by the time you read this the weather in New York
will have improved. Oh, and I almost forgot! At the National
Convention I got my chance to wear my Executive Officers
uniform for the first time. I looked pretty good, if I must say!
Photo by
Fred Smith
(Right): Stf/C Glen presenting at the joint
Marketing & Membership Workshop at the
National meeting in Orlando.
Photo by Diane Sherman
(Below): P/C Larry reads the slate of
candidates at the PBPS February election
meeting.
Photo by Glen Sherman
George P. Kay, P
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March Birthdays
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P/C Martin Greenberg, AP
Hal V. Olson
P/Lt|C Maryann T. Matlak, S
P/C Edith Holmer, AP
Linda P. Brown
George P. Kay, P
Elizabeth C. McArthur, P
(Top, left): P/C Diane with Headquarters Marketing Director Tammy Brown.
(Top right): Guest speaker NASA physicist Dr. Weiping Yu from the Kennedy
Space Center. (Middle, left): XO George in the D3 Hospitality Suite wearing
uniform “T” (Tropical). (Bottom, right): New Chief Commander Louis Ojeda
takes his oath of office.
Photos by Glen Sherman
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Education Officer’s Report
There is lots of teaching going on in the Education
Department right now. Both the Seamanship and an
America’s Boating Course (ABC) are winding down
with another ABC starting in Bridgehampton. The
March 12 seminar is entitled How to Use a Chart and
will be held at Riverhead West Marine from 1300 to
1500. As always, all are welcome to learn more about this important
boating information. Did I mention that for a minimal charge of $10
you also get free donuts and coffee courtesy of West Marine?
Seminars are held on the second Saturday of the month; April’s
topic will be on using a GPS.
There were several main points covered in the February seminar,
entitled Tides and Currents. Knowing whether the tide is ebbing or
flowing is important when anchoring, in particular when calculating
if enough anchor line (scope) is let out in a rising tide. Also
discussed is that both tides and currents do not move at a constant
during a time frame, but rather less at the beginning and more
quickly as it gets closer to the point of direction change. To calculate
the tide rise/fall or current flow uses the “Rule of Twelves” and the
“50-90 Rule,” respectively. This is one of the many topics covered in
detail in the USPS Advanced Piloting course.
Just a reminder that the Peconic Bay Power Squadron is
sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship to a student whose family is a
member of our squadron. Please refer to the announcement in this
Tell-Tale for specifics and application information. Remember the
deadline is firm in April to give enough time for the Scholarship
Committee to review the applications and to notify the receiving
student’s school.
As always, Happy Boating!
Lt/C Debby Tennyson, JN, SEO
631-653-5300
[email protected]
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Memorial Scholarship
The Peconic Bay Power Squadron proudly offers a scholarship in
memory of our educator Lt/C Fred G. Roffe, SN. This $1,000
scholarship will be given once annually; deadline is April 15, 2016.
The applicant must be “an active PBPS member in good
standing” or a relative of such member (son, daughter, grandchild,
great grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, spouse) by birth,
marriage or adoption.
The applicant must be seeking higher education or vocational
technical training beyond Grade 12, at any accredited school
awarding a degree or training certification.
Applications can be obtained through the SEO, Debby Tennyson
(27 Weesuck Avenue, East Quogue, NY 11942; 631-653-5300) or
through the link www.pbps.us/scholarship/application.pdf.
All applicants will be reviewed “blind” by the PBPS Scholarship
Committee. Again, the firm deadline for completed applications is
firmly set on April 15, 2016; send applications and letters of
recommendation to Debby Tennyson, SEO at above mentioned
address. Sorry, no late applications will be considered.
— Lt/C Debby Tennyson, SEO
Directory Correction
Elinor Pollio’s new contact information is:
703 Park Avenue, Woodbury, NY 11797
516-364-3451
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Safe Boating
By D/Lt Steve Burke
General Boating Safety Tips 1. No matter what activity you have planned
always remember to wear a life jacket every time
you are on the water. Accidents on the water can happen much too
fast to reach and put on a stowed life jacket.
2. Make sure your life jacket is US Coast Guard approved,
appropriate for your water activity, and that it fits properly. A life
jacket that is too large or too small can cause situational problems.
3. Know your state’s boating laws before you get out on the
water. Rules and laws can differ from state to state and violations
can result in ticketing, fines or jail time.
4. Take a boating safety course. Learn valuable tips that can
help save your life in unexpected situations by taking a NASBLA
(National Association of Boating Law Administrators) approved
boating safety course.
5. Make sure your boat is as prepared as you are. Schedule a
Vessel Safety Check with your local US Power Squadrons or US
Coast Guard Auxiliary before you hit the water.
6. Be sure to know your boat’s capacity. If you have more on
your boat than it was designed to handle, the boat may become
unstable and capsize.
7. Check the weather, including the water temperature. Know
the latest marine weather forecast prior to going out, and keep a
regular check for changing conditions.
8. Dress properly. Always dress for the weather, wearing layers
if cooler weather, and bring an extra set of clothes in case you get
wet.
9. Always file a float plan with someone you trust, which
includes details about the trip, boat, persons, towing or trailer
vehicle, communication equipment, and emergency contacts. Find
out more at floatplancentral.org.
10. Always follow navigation rules. Know the ‘Rules of the
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Attention! Attention!
All ye lovely but unwanted holiday gifts, wine or liquor, please
donate them to our Peconic Bay Squadron for Raffle Baskets to be
auctioned at our April Change of Watch. Please give those gifts to
Jinny Gilmore (631-288-5622 or [email protected]) or to Helen Horton
(631-779-3236 or [email protected]).
Also, do you have wicker baskets just taking up room in your
home? Please donate those too.
With many thanks from Jinny and Helen.
Good and Welfare
Condolences
To Dan and Mae Schuster on the passing of Dan's son
Brett Schuster.
Members Benefits Report
Created for Members, by Members
Ship’s Store
Please remember that all PBPS Ship's Store transactions must be
made through me, unless you are ordering from USPS. EESG is
our supplier, and we have a very good relationship with them.
EESG will not honor PBPS merchandise requests not placed by me.
With the exception of our burgees, we keep very little inventory.
Ship's Store now handles nametag orders ... $10 safety pin, $11
clutch and $12 magnetic back.
All merchandise must be paid for when placing an order. If you
encounter a problem with an order, please contact me, and I will
do my best to resolve it.
P/Lt/C Virginia Gilmore; 631-288-5622
PBPS Ship's Store: [email protected]. Use subject line: PBPS/SS
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Road.’ Find out more at boatoncourse.com.
11. Don’t drink while you boat. Where the primary cause was
known, alcohol was listed as the leading factor in 21 percent of
deaths in 2014. Find out more at operationdrywater.org.
12. Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Gasoline-powered
engines on boats, including onboard generators, produce carbon
monoxide (CO), that can poison or kill someone who breathes too
much of it. Be sure to install and maintain a working CO detector,
never block exhaust outlets, and always dock, beach or anchor at
least 20 feet away from the nearest boat that is running a generator
or engine.
13. Keep in touch. Communication devices can be the most
important piece of emergency equipment on board a vessel,
especially in case of emergency.
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